Patricia "Patty" Joanne Jensen

Patricia J. "Patty" Jensen, 69, passed away at her home in Merrill on Jan. 15, 2022, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Patty was born Oct. 31, 1952 in Cedarville, Calif. to Bill and Sara Minto. She grew up around Eagleville, graduating from Cedarville High School in 1970. She then attended Southern Oregon College in Ashland, Ore. where she earned a Bachelor's in Education. While there, she met David Jensen. The two married in Alturas, Calif. on Sept. 8, 1973. They moved to Klamath Falls in 1974 where Patty began what would be a 32-year career as an elementary teacher, first at Henley Elementary School and then retiring from Merrill Elementary School. Patty enjoyed outdoor activities including gardening, camping, boating, traveling and SCUBA diving. She was an expert seamstress who loved dogs and horses and spending time with her family. Patty's commitment to teaching influenced numerous students and the many teachers she mentored. She was active for years in Delta Kappa Gamma. Survivors include her husband, Dave Jensen of Merrill, Ore., daughter, Shawna Bynum and her husband, Patrick of Napa, Calif., grandchildren, Percy, Jensen and Trajan, all of Napa, Calif.; sister, Kay Ellis and her husband, Jim of Aztec, New Mexico, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Patty was preceded in death by her daughter, Katherine Jensen in 1997. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 2915 W. Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85027 or online at ctca.org. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Sat., Jan. 22, 2022 at the Merrill IOOF Cemetery in Merrill, Ore. Condolences may be expressed online at www.cascadecremations.com.